Senior Mechanical Process Engineer (Water)

We share a common purpose - to make the world more connected and sustainable. And we’re excited about the innovative ways we can change the world. If you are also interested in turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Senior Water Mechanical Process Engineer. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that bring innovative solutions to our municipal clients’ water and wastewater challenges locally and worldwide.

At Jacobs, you’ll find a wealth of opportunities to grow your career and achieve success as an engineer in our water group. We work on a diverse range of projects, from major programs like the City of San Francisco Biosolids Improvement Project to smaller utilities with unique needs. Our portfolio includes some of the largest design-build projects in the water market, as well as traditional design-bid-build projects. ([1] ) You’ll collaborate with top talent at a company consistently ranked #1 globally by Engineering News Record (ENR) in water / wastewater treatment and conveyance. This environment will allow you to expand your experience and develop your portfolio on some of the nation’s most significant projects. You’ll be involved in every project phase, from design to construction support, and gain hands-on experience through onsite startups. With the deepest technical resources in the industry at your disposal, you’ll have unparalleled support to help you succeed and grow in your career.

In this role you’ll be charged with designing water and wastewater pump stations, treatment facilities / processes for water and wastewater plants, conveyance systems, technical writing, and construction drawing and specification production. We’ll have you use your experience to design process facilities (primary, secondary, tertiary, and solids treatment systems), rotating equipment (centrifugal pumps, blowers), piping systems, valves, and appurtenances for in plant process piping, chemical systems, hydraulic studies, and pump stations for water and wastewater, including pipe sizing calculations and selection of pump type.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work with our global teams of specialized design professionals. If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you.

We'll Expect You To :

Be responsible for design and specification of facilities and mechanical systems for water and wastewater conveyance and treatment facilities.

From planning studies to final design, the senior mechanical engineer will lead in preparing design documents including plans, specifications, details, and support of cost estimators for complex projects.

Manage several different assignments simultaneously.

Provide hydraulic calculations for pump and piping systems.

Provide piping system design for water and wastewater systems.

Provide quality control and quality assurance of mechanical engineering plans, specifications, and estimates in the water market.

Perform field visits and conduct site investigations for public and private clients.

Interface with clients to understand their needs and develop preferred solutions.

Provide services during construction including submittal reviews, response to Contractor’s request for information, review and approval of change orders, and preparation of record drawings.

Collaborate with multi-discipline teams across multiple office locations.

Collaborate with our global team across different time zones and occasionally work non-traditional hours to effectively connect with international colleagues to support our local clients.

Develop basis of design reports.

Prepare proposals and interview with clients.

Mentor junior staff.

The range below, reflects the minimum and maximum target new hire salaries for the position across all listed California geocode locations.

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Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Registered California Professional Engineer (P.E.) with ability to obtain reciprocity as needed, or licensure in another state with ability to obtain California PE within 6 months.

At least 8 years of experience in process mechanical engineering (preferably water / wastewater) for municipal or industrial clients.

Detailed mechanical design experience for water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and conveyance systems.

Experience with water / wastewater equipment for municipal or industrial clients.

Working knowledge of Word, Excel, hydraulic modeling software, and Bluebeam Revu.

Strong time management skills.

Ideally, you’ll also have :

• Experience with Design-Build, CMAR / CM-GC and / or EPC projects.

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